Kennedy's awards are not based on any votes, surveys or scientific measures. "They are highly-opinionated choices made by me, based on my experience, expertise and likes and dislikes gained from nearly four years of blogging and several more years before that of reading blogs," he says. The factors he looks for are consistently useful content, a generous and helpful approach and a combination of commitment and talent, with an emphasis on good writing.

Kennedy's awards are not based on any votes, surveys or scientific measures. "They are highly-opinionated choices made by me, based on my experience, expertise and likes and dislikes gained from nearly four years of blogging and several more years before that of reading blogs," he says. The factors he looks for are consistently useful content, a generous and helpful approach and a combination of commitment and talent, with an emphasis on good writing.